Arugula and Pear Salad with Goat Cheese
A fresh and elegant salad combining peppery arugula, sweet pears, creamy goat cheese, and candied walnuts tossed in a light vinaigrette.
⏱ 15 minServes 4French
Ingredients
- •5 cups fresh arugula
- •2 medium firm pears, sliced
- •4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- •1/2 cup candied or toasted walnuts
- •3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- •1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- •1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- •1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- •1/4 teaspoon salt
- •1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
- 1Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to make the vinaigrette.
- 2Place fresh arugula in a large salad bowl.
- 3Slice the pears and add them to the arugula along with the crumbled goat cheese and candied walnuts.
- 4Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- 5Divide among serving plates and serve immediately.
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